How to make “CTRL + ALT + T” open new Terminal window when one is already open?
I am running Ubuntu GNOME 15.10 with GNOME 3.18 and would like to know if there is some way to get CTRL + ALT + T to open a new Terminal window even if one is already open (that is rather than just bring the currently open one to the front)?
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I am running Ubuntu GNOME 15.10 with GNOME 3.18 and would like to know if there is some way to get CTRL + ALT + T to open a new Terminal window even if one is already open (that is rather than just bring the currently open one to the front)?
gnome shortcut-keys gnome-terminal
edited Nov 18 '15 at 12:51
Braiam
51.6k20136220
In my installation CTRL+ALT+T always opens a new terminal regardless (GNOME 3.16.4).
– kos
Nov 18 '15 at 13:12
In every gnome install I've just added "gnome-terminal" as a custom shortcut, and it's worked exactly as I expected it to, it opens a new terminal window. Is there some functionality you want that I'm missing?
– Mischka
Nov 18 '15 at 15:05
@Mischka: No, I think that for some reason it doesn't work quite right on my version... But the current accepted answer seems to fix that.
– user364819
Nov 18 '15 at 16:41
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I am running Ubuntu GNOME 15.10 with GNOME 3.18 and would like to know if there is some way to get CTRL + ALT + T to open a new Terminal window even if one is already open (that is rather than just bring the currently open one to the front)?
gnome shortcut-keys gnome-terminal
edited Nov 18 '15 at 12:51
Braiam
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I am running Ubuntu GNOME 15.10 with GNOME 3.18 and would like to know if there is some way to get CTRL + ALT + T to open a new Terminal window even if one is already open (that is rather than just bring the currently open one to the front)?
gnome shortcut-keys gnome-terminal
gnome shortcut-keys gnome-terminal
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In my installation CTRL+ALT+T always opens a new terminal regardless (GNOME 3.16.4).
– kos
Nov 18 '15 at 13:12
In every gnome install I've just added "gnome-terminal" as a custom shortcut, and it's worked exactly as I expected it to, it opens a new terminal window. Is there some functionality you want that I'm missing?
– Mischka
Nov 18 '15 at 15:05
@Mischka: No, I think that for some reason it doesn't work quite right on my version... But the current accepted answer seems to fix that.
– user364819
Nov 18 '15 at 16:41
add a comment |
In my installation CTRL+ALT+T always opens a new terminal regardless (GNOME 3.16.4).
– kos
Nov 18 '15 at 13:12
In every gnome install I've just added "gnome-terminal" as a custom shortcut, and it's worked exactly as I expected it to, it opens a new terminal window. Is there some functionality you want that I'm missing?
– Mischka
Nov 18 '15 at 15:05
@Mischka: No, I think that for some reason it doesn't work quite right on my version... But the current accepted answer seems to fix that.
– user364819
Nov 18 '15 at 16:41
In my installation CTRL+ALT+T always opens a new terminal regardless (GNOME 3.16.4).
– kos
Nov 18 '15 at 13:12
In my installation CTRL+ALT+T always opens a new terminal regardless (GNOME 3.16.4).
– kos
Nov 18 '15 at 13:12
In every gnome install I've just added "gnome-terminal" as a custom shortcut, and it's worked exactly as I expected it to, it opens a new terminal window. Is there some functionality you want that I'm missing?
– Mischka
Nov 18 '15 at 15:05
In every gnome install I've just added "gnome-terminal" as a custom shortcut, and it's worked exactly as I expected it to, it opens a new terminal window. Is there some functionality you want that I'm missing?
– Mischka
Nov 18 '15 at 15:05
@Mischka: No, I think that for some reason it doesn't work quite right on my version... But the current accepted answer seems to fix that.
– user364819
Nov 18 '15 at 16:41
@Mischka: No, I think that for some reason it doesn't work quite right on my version... But the current accepted answer seems to fix that.
– user364819
Nov 18 '15 at 16:41
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The funny thing is that on Unity, CTRL + ALT + T does open a new window, apparantly not on Gnome...
To make the setup:
First disable the existing command/key combination with the command:
gsettings set org.gnome.settings-daemon.plugins.media-keys terminal ""
Which will make CTRL + ALT + T "available" again for another command.
Now open keyboard settings: System Settings > "Keyboard" > "Shortcuts" > "Custom Shortcuts". Click the "+" and add the command:
gnome-terminal --window-with-profile=<profilename>
to CTRL + ALT + T, where
<profilename>is the name of your profile, most likelyDefault
From man gnome-terminal:
--window-with-profile=PROFILENAME
Open a new window containing a tab with the given profile.
More than one of these options can be provided.
answered Nov 18 '15 at 12:08
Jacob VlijmJacob Vlijm
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The answer is good, but also with'<Primary><Alt>t'forgsettings get org.gnome.settings-daemon.plugins.media-keys terminalGNOME opens a new terminal per default.
– A.B.
Nov 18 '15 at 12:13
@A.B. Good to know, apparently on OP's system it didn't for some reason...
– Jacob Vlijm
Nov 18 '15 at 12:15
1
Yes, that's strange.
– A.B.
Nov 18 '15 at 12:15
1
@A.B. Indeed. I'm on GNOME and Ctrl+Alt+T opens a new terminal no matter if I have one opened already.
– kos
Nov 18 '15 at 12:20
add a comment |
It's pretty easy to make Ctrl+Alt+T alive in gnome:
Search for Keyboard shortcuts in Gnome home menu
Add a custom shortcut in Keyboard
Add (+)
- Name: gnome-terminal
- Command:
gnome-terminal
Ctrl+Alt+T
edited Jul 21 '18 at 14:34
David Foerster
27.9k1364110
answered Jul 21 '18 at 13:38
Kurian BenoyKurian Benoy
513
1
easy and quick. Can be easily changed later. Good one.
– devprashant
Aug 18 '18 at 2:37
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The funny thing is that on Unity, CTRL + ALT + T does open a new window, apparantly not on Gnome...
To make the setup:
First disable the existing command/key combination with the command:
gsettings set org.gnome.settings-daemon.plugins.media-keys terminal ""
Which will make CTRL + ALT + T "available" again for another command.
Now open keyboard settings: System Settings > "Keyboard" > "Shortcuts" > "Custom Shortcuts". Click the "+" and add the command:
gnome-terminal --window-with-profile=<profilename>
to CTRL + ALT + T, where
<profilename>is the name of your profile, most likelyDefault
From man gnome-terminal:
--window-with-profile=PROFILENAME
Open a new window containing a tab with the given profile.
More than one of these options can be provided.
answered Nov 18 '15 at 12:08
Jacob VlijmJacob Vlijm
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The answer is good, but also with'<Primary><Alt>t'forgsettings get org.gnome.settings-daemon.plugins.media-keys terminalGNOME opens a new terminal per default.
– A.B.
Nov 18 '15 at 12:13
@A.B. Good to know, apparently on OP's system it didn't for some reason...
– Jacob Vlijm
Nov 18 '15 at 12:15
1
Yes, that's strange.
– A.B.
Nov 18 '15 at 12:15
1
@A.B. Indeed. I'm on GNOME and Ctrl+Alt+T opens a new terminal no matter if I have one opened already.
– kos
Nov 18 '15 at 12:20
add a comment |
The funny thing is that on Unity, CTRL + ALT + T does open a new window, apparantly not on Gnome...
To make the setup:
First disable the existing command/key combination with the command:
gsettings set org.gnome.settings-daemon.plugins.media-keys terminal ""
Which will make CTRL + ALT + T "available" again for another command.
Now open keyboard settings: System Settings > "Keyboard" > "Shortcuts" > "Custom Shortcuts". Click the "+" and add the command:
gnome-terminal --window-with-profile=<profilename>
to CTRL + ALT + T, where
<profilename>is the name of your profile, most likelyDefault
From man gnome-terminal:
--window-with-profile=PROFILENAME
Open a new window containing a tab with the given profile.
More than one of these options can be provided.
answered Nov 18 '15 at 12:08
Jacob VlijmJacob Vlijm
63.8k9125219
1
The answer is good, but also with'<Primary><Alt>t'forgsettings get org.gnome.settings-daemon.plugins.media-keys terminalGNOME opens a new terminal per default.
– A.B.
Nov 18 '15 at 12:13
@A.B. Good to know, apparently on OP's system it didn't for some reason...
– Jacob Vlijm
Nov 18 '15 at 12:15
1
Yes, that's strange.
– A.B.
Nov 18 '15 at 12:15
1
@A.B. Indeed. I'm on GNOME and Ctrl+Alt+T opens a new terminal no matter if I have one opened already.
– kos
Nov 18 '15 at 12:20
add a comment |
The funny thing is that on Unity, CTRL + ALT + T does open a new window, apparantly not on Gnome...
To make the setup:
First disable the existing command/key combination with the command:
gsettings set org.gnome.settings-daemon.plugins.media-keys terminal ""
Which will make CTRL + ALT + T "available" again for another command.
Now open keyboard settings: System Settings > "Keyboard" > "Shortcuts" > "Custom Shortcuts". Click the "+" and add the command:
gnome-terminal --window-with-profile=<profilename>
to CTRL + ALT + T, where
<profilename>is the name of your profile, most likelyDefault
From man gnome-terminal:
--window-with-profile=PROFILENAME
Open a new window containing a tab with the given profile.
More than one of these options can be provided.
answered Nov 18 '15 at 12:08
Jacob VlijmJacob Vlijm
63.8k9125219
The funny thing is that on Unity, CTRL + ALT + T does open a new window, apparantly not on Gnome...
To make the setup:
First disable the existing command/key combination with the command:
gsettings set org.gnome.settings-daemon.plugins.media-keys terminal ""
Which will make CTRL + ALT + T "available" again for another command.
Now open keyboard settings: System Settings > "Keyboard" > "Shortcuts" > "Custom Shortcuts". Click the "+" and add the command:
gnome-terminal --window-with-profile=<profilename>
to CTRL + ALT + T, where
<profilename>is the name of your profile, most likelyDefault
From man gnome-terminal:
--window-with-profile=PROFILENAME
Open a new window containing a tab with the given profile.
More than one of these options can be provided.
answered Nov 18 '15 at 12:08
Jacob VlijmJacob Vlijm
63.8k9125219
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The answer is good, but also with'<Primary><Alt>t'forgsettings get org.gnome.settings-daemon.plugins.media-keys terminalGNOME opens a new terminal per default.
– A.B.
Nov 18 '15 at 12:13
@A.B. Good to know, apparently on OP's system it didn't for some reason...
– Jacob Vlijm
Nov 18 '15 at 12:15
1
Yes, that's strange.
– A.B.
Nov 18 '15 at 12:15
1
@A.B. Indeed. I'm on GNOME and Ctrl+Alt+T opens a new terminal no matter if I have one opened already.
– kos
Nov 18 '15 at 12:20
add a comment |
1
The answer is good, but also with'<Primary><Alt>t'forgsettings get org.gnome.settings-daemon.plugins.media-keys terminalGNOME opens a new terminal per default.
– A.B.
Nov 18 '15 at 12:13
@A.B. Good to know, apparently on OP's system it didn't for some reason...
– Jacob Vlijm
Nov 18 '15 at 12:15
1
Yes, that's strange.
– A.B.
Nov 18 '15 at 12:15
1
@A.B. Indeed. I'm on GNOME and Ctrl+Alt+T opens a new terminal no matter if I have one opened already.
– kos
Nov 18 '15 at 12:20
1
1
The answer is good, but also with
'<Primary><Alt>t' for gsettings get org.gnome.settings-daemon.plugins.media-keys terminal GNOME opens a new terminal per default.– A.B.
Nov 18 '15 at 12:13
The answer is good, but also with
'<Primary><Alt>t' for gsettings get org.gnome.settings-daemon.plugins.media-keys terminal GNOME opens a new terminal per default.– A.B.
Nov 18 '15 at 12:13
@A.B. Good to know, apparently on OP's system it didn't for some reason...
– Jacob Vlijm
Nov 18 '15 at 12:15
@A.B. Good to know, apparently on OP's system it didn't for some reason...
– Jacob Vlijm
Nov 18 '15 at 12:15
1
1
Yes, that's strange.
– A.B.
Nov 18 '15 at 12:15
Yes, that's strange.
– A.B.
Nov 18 '15 at 12:15
1
1
@A.B. Indeed. I'm on GNOME and Ctrl+Alt+T opens a new terminal no matter if I have one opened already.
– kos
Nov 18 '15 at 12:20
@A.B. Indeed. I'm on GNOME and Ctrl+Alt+T opens a new terminal no matter if I have one opened already.
– kos
Nov 18 '15 at 12:20
add a comment |
It's pretty easy to make Ctrl+Alt+T alive in gnome:
Search for Keyboard shortcuts in Gnome home menu
Add a custom shortcut in Keyboard
Add (+)
- Name: gnome-terminal
- Command:
gnome-terminal
Ctrl+Alt+T
edited Jul 21 '18 at 14:34
David Foerster
27.9k1364110
answered Jul 21 '18 at 13:38
Kurian BenoyKurian Benoy
513
1
easy and quick. Can be easily changed later. Good one.
– devprashant
Aug 18 '18 at 2:37
add a comment |
It's pretty easy to make Ctrl+Alt+T alive in gnome:
Search for Keyboard shortcuts in Gnome home menu
Add a custom shortcut in Keyboard
Add (+)
- Name: gnome-terminal
- Command:
gnome-terminal
Ctrl+Alt+T
edited Jul 21 '18 at 14:34
David Foerster
27.9k1364110
answered Jul 21 '18 at 13:38
Kurian BenoyKurian Benoy
513
1
easy and quick. Can be easily changed later. Good one.
– devprashant
Aug 18 '18 at 2:37
add a comment |
It's pretty easy to make Ctrl+Alt+T alive in gnome:
Search for Keyboard shortcuts in Gnome home menu
Add a custom shortcut in Keyboard
Add (+)
- Name: gnome-terminal
- Command:
gnome-terminal
Ctrl+Alt+T
edited Jul 21 '18 at 14:34
David Foerster
27.9k1364110
answered Jul 21 '18 at 13:38
Kurian BenoyKurian Benoy
513
It's pretty easy to make Ctrl+Alt+T alive in gnome:
Search for Keyboard shortcuts in Gnome home menu
Add a custom shortcut in Keyboard
Add (+)
- Name: gnome-terminal
- Command:
gnome-terminal
Ctrl+Alt+T
edited Jul 21 '18 at 14:34
David Foerster
27.9k1364110
answered Jul 21 '18 at 13:38
Kurian BenoyKurian Benoy
513
edited Jul 21 '18 at 14:34
David Foerster
27.9k1364110
edited Jul 21 '18 at 14:34
David Foerster
27.9k1364110
edited Jul 21 '18 at 14:34
David Foerster
27.9k1364110
27.9k1364110
answered Jul 21 '18 at 13:38
Kurian BenoyKurian Benoy
513
answered Jul 21 '18 at 13:38
Kurian BenoyKurian Benoy
513
answered Jul 21 '18 at 13:38
Kurian BenoyKurian Benoy
513
513
1
easy and quick. Can be easily changed later. Good one.
– devprashant
Aug 18 '18 at 2:37
add a comment |
1
easy and quick. Can be easily changed later. Good one.
– devprashant
Aug 18 '18 at 2:37
1
1
easy and quick. Can be easily changed later. Good one.
– devprashant
Aug 18 '18 at 2:37
easy and quick. Can be easily changed later. Good one.
– devprashant
Aug 18 '18 at 2:37
add a comment |
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In my installation CTRL+ALT+T always opens a new terminal regardless (GNOME 3.16.4).
– kos
Nov 18 '15 at 13:12
In every gnome install I've just added "gnome-terminal" as a custom shortcut, and it's worked exactly as I expected it to, it opens a new terminal window. Is there some functionality you want that I'm missing?
– Mischka
Nov 18 '15 at 15:05
@Mischka: No, I think that for some reason it doesn't work quite right on my version... But the current accepted answer seems to fix that.
– user364819
Nov 18 '15 at 16:41